Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy: no benefit over conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy

A prospective comparative study was conducted to assess postoperative pain and cosmetic appearance in these two these two surgical techniques. From November 2009 to February 2012, patients undergoing elective LC at our institution were included in a prospective comparative study that was approved by...

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Published inThe American surgeon Vol. 79; no. 11; pp. 1227 - 1230
Main Authors Uecker, John M, Lopez, Daniel E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC 01.11.2013
Subjects
Adult
Bile
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - adverse effects
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - methods
Cicatrix - etiology
Cicatrix - pathology
Cicatrix - prevention & control
Cohort Studies
Female
Gallbladder
Gallbladder Diseases - complications
Gallbladder Diseases - pathology
Gallbladder Diseases - surgery
Gallstones
Humans
Injuries
Male
Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery - adverse effects
Pain
Pain, Postoperative - diagnosis
Pain, Postoperative - etiology
Pain, Postoperative - prevention & control
Patients
Risk Assessment
Studies
Surgery
Surgical techniques
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A prospective comparative study was conducted to assess postoperative pain and cosmetic appearance in these two these two surgical techniques. From November 2009 to February 2012, patients undergoing elective LC at our institution were included in a prospective comparative study that was approved by our Institutional Review Board.
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ISSN:0003-1348
1555-9823
DOI:10.1177/000313481307901134